Restoring a RCA 21CT55

[stromberg67]

Originally Posted by Dave A

Another movie for consideration. Shot on Anscocolor film stock, the prints were by Technicolor. "Kiss Me Kate". 1953. Astounding color divided between darker scenes and full light stage scenes.

I agree that "Kiss Me Kate" is visually stunning in its own way. the first time i saw it I probably viewed a poor print, and didn't think much of it, technically. Having recently viewed it on TCM, I am pleasantly surprised about how good it can look. I'll ask Santa for a Blue ray copy for Christmas LOL;.l BTW, I haven't been keeping up with the thread. Does your 21-CT-55 have a rare earth 21FB?

[etype2]

Originally Posted by stromberg67

I agree that "Kiss Me Kate" is visually stunning in its own way. the first time i saw it I probably viewed a poor print, and didn't think much of it, technically. Having recently viewed it on TCM, I am pleasantly surprised about how good it can look. I'll ask Santa for a Blue ray copy for Christmas LOL;.l BTW, I haven't been keeping up with the thread. Does your 21-CT-55 have a rare earth 21FB?

It has a 21AXP22, somewhat tired but still tests good on all three guns.

Here is a link to a video we made last night. The 21CT55 and the CTC-7 Worthington running side by side.

https://vimeo.com/244628587

Here is a link to an image carousel with test images after calibration of both sets with the Joe Kane Video Essentials DVD. It will be boreing to some. Hope the members here are not bored by my never ending quest to get the sets as best as they can be.

https://visions4netjournal.com/vinta...-carousel-4074

The images will open to full resolution by taping on the tab in lower right of the carousel.

[miniman82]

Originally Posted by etype2

It will be boreing to some. Hope the members here are not bored by my never ending quest to get the sets as best as they can be.

Is it at 25kv yet? If not, you’re not getting the best...